1996 Lincoln Town Car: engine overheating

Filed Sep 6, 2007 · Engine · 106,895 miles · KS

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln town car. While driving 65 MPH, the engine began to overheat and the check engine light illuminated. The contact opened the hood and noticed antifreeze on the engine. The dealer stated that there was a crack in the intake manifold and they made the replacement. There had been no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 106,895 and current mileage was 111,082.

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Engine · 107,000 miles · MA

Manifold developed 4" crack while on mass pike. Lost coolant in short time and overheated. Removed alternator after cool down and covered with duct tape and filled with water. Made 3 more fill stops on ride home without overheat (80mi). Replaced manifold, but started using anti-freeze. Replaced engine a month later.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Acceleration · 142,000 miles · CA · fire

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle caught fire while parked. The fire department extinguished the flames, and a police report was taken. The speed control was the source of the fire due to overheat even though the ignition was off. There was a recall #05v017000. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Jul 31, 2006 · Engine · SC

1996 lincoln towncar defective intake manifold. *kb the engine overheated.

Filed Jun 6, 2006 · Engine · 76,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated at 60 MPH steam came from under the hood. The vehicle overheated, was pulled over, and towed to an independent repair shop. The repair shop determined the intake manifold cracked and needs to be replaced.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Engine · 93,000 miles · NJ

While accelerating the engine stalled without warning. The dealer states that the intake manifold was cracked causing the vehicle to overheat and stall. Please provide additional information.

Filed Aug 25, 2004 · Engine · 96,000 miles · KY

Intake manifold developed a crack. As a result, vehicle overheated, and engine leaked anti-freeze. A recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed Aug 6, 2004 · Engine · 147,000 miles · IL

While driving the temperature suddenly read hot. Then, steam came form the engine compartment. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and mechanic determined that plastic intake manifold cracked, and coolant leaked into the engine. Manufacturer had a partial recall for this issue, but it only applied to commercial vehicles.

Filed Jun 2, 2004 · Engine · 87,000 miles · WA

The intake manifold cracked. As a result, coolant leaked onto the engine.

Filed May 14, 2004 · Engine · 86,266 miles · FL

1996 lincoln town car - service tech - car overheated - mechanic found cracked in the plastic intake manifold. Ford dealer stated no recall issued. Replacement part appox $625.00. Dealer stated intake manifold is a defective part they keep this part in stock. Major problem ford replaced all fleet vehicles intake manifold under a agreement at no charge police vehicles showed problems quickly due to type of use. ((ford put up a good front making these vehicles look as if there were no problems why offering to fix them at no cost but hiding the problem to the public.))) vehicle repared $650.00 (old part available) mileage 86000.

Filed May 5, 2004 · Engine · 90,000 miles · NC

While driving at 55 MPH vehicle reached high temperatures due to intake manifold failure. Coolant leaked inside the engine. Dealer notified. Dealer stated sorry no recall, and it would cost $ 650.00to fix it at consumer's expense.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 67,370 miles · GA

While driving , the air conditioner cut off, and the engine overheated. Technician serviced vehicle, and determined the intake manifold cracked. *ak also the heater core failed.